Rivers and Lakes MCQs

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Rivers and Lakes MCQs

Practice Rivers and Lakes MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering major rivers of India and the world, tributaries, river systems, drainage patterns, freshwater lakes, saltwater lakes, artificial lakes, reservoirs and important geographical facts frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #341
The parallel drainage pattern is found in:
A. Folded mountains
B. Volcanic areas
C. Flat plains
D. Regions with steep slopes
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rivers flow parallel due to uniform slope.
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Question #342
The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is on the:
A. Mahanadi River
B. Krishna River
C. Cauvery River
D. Godavari River
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a major irrigation and hydroelectric project.
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Question #343
The Congo River is in:
A. Africa
B. Asia
C. South America
D. Europe
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is the second largest river by discharge.
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Question #344
The Ghaghara River is a tributary of:
A. Ganga
B. Yamuna
C. Indus
D. Brahmaputra
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is an important left-bank tributary of the Ganga.
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Question #345
Loktak Lake is famous for:
A. Floating phumdis
B. Hot springs
C. Coral reefs
D. Glacial origin
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India.
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Question #346
The Tungabhadra Dam is on the river:
A. Godavari
B. Krishna
C. Cauvery
D. Tungabhadra
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a joint project of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
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Question #347
The Yellow River is in:
A. China
B. USA
C. India
D. Russia
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is known as the 'Sorrow of China' due to flooding.
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Question #348
The dendritic drainage pattern resembles:
A. A radial star
B. A rectangle
C. Parallel lines
D. A tree with branches
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is the most common pattern in areas with homogeneous rock.
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Question #349
The largest saltwater lake in India is:
A. Sambhar Lake
B. Vembanad Lake
C. Chilika Lake
D. Pulicat Lake
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sambhar is the largest inland saltwater lake.
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Question #350
The Danube River empties into:
A. Black Sea
B. Baltic Sea
C. North Sea
D. Mediterranean Sea
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a major European river.
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Question #351
The Chambal River is a tributary of:
A. Ganga
B. Yamuna
C. Narmada
D. Brahmaputra
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It joins the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh.
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Question #352
The Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is:
A. A natural lake
B. An artificial reservoir
C. A lagoon
D. A glacial lake
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is formed by the Rihand Dam on the Rihand River.
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Question #353
The Lena River is in:
A. China
B. Brazil
C. India
D. Russia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is one of the major Siberian rivers.
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Question #354
The Tapi River originates from:
A. Maikal Range
B. Satpura Range
C. Vindhya Range
D. Western Ghats
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a west-flowing river.
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Question #355
The Kolleru Lake is in:
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Odisha
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India.
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Question #356
The Ukai Dam is on the:
A. Mahanadi River
B. Tapi River
C. Godavari River
D. Narmada River
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a major multipurpose project in Gujarat.
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Question #357
The Ob River is in:
A. India
B. Russia
C. USA
D. China
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a major river in western Siberia.
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Question #358
The Mahanadi River flows into:
A. Arabian Sea
B. Bay of Bengal
C. Indian Ocean
D. Gulf of Khambhat
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It forms a delta in Odisha.
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Question #359
The Harike Wetland is formed by the confluence of:
A. Sutlej and Beas
B. Godavari and Krishna
C. Narmada and Tapi
D. Ganga and Yamuna
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is an important Ramsar site.
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Question #360
The Aswan Dam is on the:
A. Amazon River
B. Mississippi River
C. Yangtze River
D. Nile River
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a major dam in Egypt.
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